The Perception of the Public: White Versus Black Police Officers
Abstract
How do people perceive black versus white cops in and around
Chicago? I surveyed 85 people from different racial groups,
categorized as black, white, and ‘other.’ Respondents answered
34 questions. The questions were based around six different
sections: demographics, physical interactions with Black or
White cops, perceptions of White or Black cops, Racial
profiling, Dangers of being a Police officer, and General
opinions about Police Officers.